QA Lab Technician (Swing Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Benefits details available

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Pasco, WA is hiring a QA Lab Technician (Swing Shift) to monitor and test product quality in accordance with procedures. The role includes sample collection, running prescribed tests, and logging results.

You should have a high school diploma (GED) and at least 12 months of experience. The position involves working in refrigerated environments, lifting up to 50 pounds, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 12 months of experience in QA or related role.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.
• Strong attention to detail and data logging.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
• Enter product identity information in inventory database.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Provides feedback on production issues.

Skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 months+ experience

Job description

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QA Lab Technician (Swing Shift) Pasco, WA

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring product quality is monitored and tested in compliance with established procedures, specification and instructions. The individual in this position is responsible, but not limited to taking samples, and performing test as prescribed by procedure or specification, reporting to appropriate personnel on status of line operation, performing requested test and samples and recording information in logs and databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
• Accurately enters all product identity information for all product produced in an inventory database.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Provides prompt and timely feedback to appropriate personnel relative to production related problems (i.e. excessive defects, mislabeling, package quality issues, downtime and increased production etc).

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

12 months+ Experience

Other Information

• Basic math skills.
• Good knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.
• Good communication skills. Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.

Travel Required: None

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $22.54/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.